Each student at the University will have an Academic Advisor. The advisor may be a
professional staff advisor or a faculty advisor. Depending on a student's declared
major, and when it is declared, a student may have experiences with one or both types
of advisors during their academic career at Southeast.

While students are ultimately responsible for their academic success, Advisors serve
as guides and resources to aid students as they move toward their academic goals.
A student's relationship with their advisor should be collaborative in nature, and
both the student and advisor share responsibility for its success.

Advising Process & Course Enrollment

Know Your Advisor

Students are able to identify their advisor by logging into the portal (MySouthe@st). Upon logging in, click the "Student SS" tab and look for the Academic Profile box,
usually the second box on the right. Select the current semester from the drop box
and click "GO".

Know Your Academic Standing & Enrollment Dates

It is vital that students know if they have any current holds on their account and how many earned credit hours they have. Holds may prevent course enrollment and earned credit hours will determine
which day a student may begin enrolling in courses for the following semester.

Students may review both through their Academic Profile box within the portal (see
Know Your Advisor, above, for how to access). Near the bottom of the box, under the
assigned advisor name, there will be two links: Transcripts & Holds. Remember, when
viewing transcripts, it is the earned credit hours which are important.

Students with a professional staff advisor may go to the Academic Advising homepage, locate the appropriate advising center and click "Meet the Staff & Schedule
an Appointment". Then find the appropriate advisor and follow the instructions provided
for scheduling an appointment.

Students with a faculty advisor will want to contact their advisor directly for information
on how to schedule an appointment. Contact information for faculty and staff can be
found within the University Directory. Please note, some faculty advisors may utilize sign-up sheets at their office.

Enroll in Courses

During advising appointments, students and advisors should: review the student's academic
standing and progress toward their degree, observe the classes the student is eligible
to take the next semester, and determine a plan for how the student will enroll in
courses on their enrollment date and identify the enrollment PIN.

For instructions on how to enroll in courses through the portal (MySouthe@st), please click the button below.

Academic Transcripts

A student's transcript is a complete record of their academic history up to the point
at which it is being reviewed. This document outlines all previous collegiate courses
that have been taken and the earned grades for them. In addition, this document also
provides a student's Grade Point Average (GPA).

There are two different types of transcripts: Unofficial and Official. Transcripts
are considered official when they are provided by the Registrars Office in a sealed
envelope and are presented to the requesting party unopened (Ex. If a student wishes
to transfer or go onto graduate school, the new school will request a copy of the
student's official transcripts. Southeast would send a copy, at the student's request,
of the transcripts to the new institution in a sealed envelope). Transcripts are considered
unofficial if presented to the requesting party in any other fashion.

Students may view/print unofficial copies of their transcripts through the portal
(MySouthe@st). See instructions for accessing transcript information on the Advising Process tab
above.

For more information on requesting official copies of transcripts please click the
button below.

Transfer Information

When making the decision to transfer to a new institution or to take additional course
work at another institution temporarily (i.e. a summer course), it is important to
review if previous or additional coursework form other institutions will transfer
to Southeast.

The button below provides information for students who may find themselves in one
of the situations mentioned above. Should any questions remain after, students are
encouraged to contact the Registrars Office.

Academic Calendar (Important Dates)

Areas of Study at Southeast

The following link provides students with a close-up view of the more than 200 majors
at Southeast. From accreditations to career opportunities and from internships to
involvement and student organizations - students will learn quickly why Southeast
is a great choice!

Declaring/Changing Majors & Minors

A student wishing to declare or change a major or minor status will need to go to
the office of the academic department who offers the major/minor and complete the
appropriate paperwork. Please note, changing a major status may result in a new academic
advisor being assigned. For access to more information on academic departments, click
the button below.

DegreeWorks

DegreeWorks is a web-based tool to help students and advisors monitor progress toward
degree completion. DegreeWorks looks at the degree requirements of the Southeast Missouri
State University Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins and the coursework completed
to produce an easy-to-read audit. In addition, students can also find grades, advisor
information, current holds, etc. For more information, click the button below.

GPA Calculators

The GPA Predictor allows students to enter upcoming courses and the grades they plan
to achieve. The results will show what a student's cumulative GPA would be, if the
student achieves the grades they entered into the calculator. Please note, due to
working with cumulative GPA, a student will need information from their transcript
to use this tool. Students may view/print unofficial copies of their transcripts through
the portal (MySouthe@st). See instructions for accessing transcript information in the portal on the Advising
Process tab above.

The Semester GPA Calculator works a lot like the GPA Predictor but does not require
the student to know information from their transcript and only provides what a student's
semester GPA would be, if they achieved the grades they entered. Students may use
this tool to aid them in knowing what it will take to retain a scholarship, come off
of or prevent academic probation, etc.

Undergraduate Bulletin

The Southeast Undergraduate Bulletin is the official undergraduate academic catalog
for Southeast. Annual versions are printed each year and each student should receive
a hard copy during their first semester. A student can find all academic information
related to the undergraduate experience at Southeast within this catalog. To access
the current Bulletin, click the button below.

University Portal (MySouthe@st)

The MySouthe@st portal provides a unique way to join the Southeast community, stay
informed of campus activities and events, etc. Students can register for courses,
check e-mail, access class websites, maintain a personal calendar, participate in
groups and much more! For more information and to access the login page, click the
button below.

University Studies Program Information & Handbook

The University Studies program is the core educational program that Southeast Missouri
State University requires all students to complete. University Studies courses are
designed to help students achieve the high academic expectations of the university
by providing the opportunity to develop the skills and dispositions that are characteristic
of educated persons from a variety of academic disciplines. Our University Studies
program is nationally recognized as one of the best programs in the country. For more
information and to access the current handbook, click the button below.

Transfer/Returning Student Checklist

This checklist will help transferring or returning students navigate the process of
starting a new semester at Southeast. The checklist includes making your advising
appointment, activating your SE key, getting a student ID, registering for parking,
textbook rental and more!

Students are able to identify their advisor by logging into the portal (MySouthe@st). Upon logging in, click the "Student SS" tab and look for the Academic Profile box,
usually the first box on the top-right. Select the current semester from the drop
box and click "GO".

A student's relationship with their advisor should be collaborative in nature, and
both the student and advisor share responsibility for its success. Every effort should
be made by the student, and their advisor, to create and maintain a positive relationship.
However, if a student would like to switch they can contact the appropriate advising
center or department office to discuss a possible switch. Please note, for some majors
there may not be more than one (1) advisor assigned.

The center for Academic Advising North, located in Polytechnic Building 301, advises
students who have identified majors within the College of Business and the College
of Science, Technology & Agriculture.

The Center for Academic Advising South, located in Academic Hall 057, advises students
who have identified majors within the College of Education, the College of Health
& Human Services, and the College of Liberal Arts.

A student wishing to declare or change a major, or minor, status will need to go to
the office of the academic department who offers the major/minor and complete the
appropriate paperwork. Please make note of the following:

A student is not required to notify or consult with their current advisor before making
the change

Changing a major status may result in a new advisor being assigned

It is not abnormal for a student to change their major. Data shows a high percentage
of college students will change their major at least 1-3 times prior to graduation.

The GPA Predictor allows students to enter upcoming courses and the grades they plan to achieve. The
results will show what a student's cumulative GPA would be, if the student achieves
the grades they entered into the calculator. Please note, due to working with cumulative
GPA, a student will need information from their transcript to use this tool. Students
may view/print unofficial copies of their transcripts through the portal (MySouthe@st). See instructions for accessing transcript information in the portal on the Advising
Process tab above.

The Semester GPA Calculator works a lot like the GPA Predictor but does not require the student to know information
from their transcript and only provides what a student's semester GPA would be, if
they achieved the grades they entered. Students may use this tool to aid them in knowing
what it will take to retain a scholarship, come off of or prevent academic probation,
etc.

Instructors are asked to provide mid-term grades for each student, once courses reach
the eighth week of the Fall and Spring semesters. Students are able to access those
reported mid-term grades following the eighth week of class.

If a student's grade, at mid-term, for a course is a "D", "F" or "X" the student will
receive a litter from the Dean of Students. If a student experiences concern with
their mid-term grade(s), they are encouraged to utilize campus resources to assist
them in bringing their grade(s) up during the remaining eight weeks of the semester.
Such resources include: Speaking with instructors and their academic advisor, attending
programs or acquiring a tutor from the Learning Assistance Programs Office, etc.